Doris (Larson) Kraay
Apr 26, 2015
Doris (Larson) Kraay, 90, of Owatonna, died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Owatonna Hospital. Doris was born November 12, 1924 in Riceland Township, Freeborn Co, Minnesota the daughter of Nels and Hannah (Peterson) Larson. She was raised in Lerdal, Minnesota and graduated from Alden High School. She was united in marriage to Jochem J.C. Kraay on May 22, 1943...
Irene J. Radtke
Apr 25, 2015
Irene J. Radtke, 95, of Kenyon, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Kenyon Sunset Home. She was born February 13, 1920 in Merton Township, Minnesota the daughter of Peter and Jorgina (Remold) Lee. Irene was baptized and confirmed at Moland Lutheran Church. She attended country school in Merton Township. Irene was united in marriage to Justice Radtke on June...
Priscilla Mary Stewart
Apr 22, 2015
Priscilla Mary Stewart, 85, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her daughter's home in Spirit Lake, IA under the care of hospice and with her family at her side. Priscilla was born February 3, 1930 in Bismarck, North Dakota the daughter of Michael and Agnes (Ducioame) White. She was raised in Walhalla, North Dakota and attended school. Priscilla...
Darrell K. Nuzum
Apr 19, 2015
Darrell K. Nuzum, 78, of Owatonna, died Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Owatonna Hospital. He was born June 4, 1936 in Little Sioux, Iowa the son of Harold and Valeria (Gahm) Nuzum. Darrell graduated high school in 1955 from Blencoe, IA. Darrell started working for I-Go van lines. He was united in marriage to Frances Thrift on July 13,...
Ronald Dennis Berg
Apr 18, 2015
Ronald Dennis Berg, 63, of Wanamingo, Minnesota died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault, Minnesota. He was born November 9, 1951 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Donald and Florence (Hagen) Berg. Ron grew up and attended school in Kenyon, Minnesota, graduating in 1970. He eventually moved to Wanamingo. Ron married Diane Kohn on September...
Chauncy Brua
Apr 16, 2015
Chauncy Brua, 81, of Owatonna, MN passed away April 16, 2015. Chauncy was born December 27, 1933, along with his twin brother, in Albert Lea, MN, to Leonard and Minnie Brua. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1951 and attended Mankato State University (MSU). After three years he joined the army, and then graduated from MSU in 1958....
Joseph "Joe" L. Erler
Apr 15, 2015
Joseph LaVerne Erler, 60, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born September 25, 1954 in Owatonna the son of Ervin and Beverly Sally (Brown) Erler. Joseph married Barbara Evans April 6, 1974 in Medford. He began working for Truth Hardware June 10, 1975 and would have celebrated 40 years with Amesbury Truth this...
Ferris H. Chladek
Apr 15, 2015
Ferris H. Chladek, 95, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Traditions I of Owatonna. He was born February 14, 1920 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Fred and Mildred (Porten) Chladek. He attended school in Owatonna, and in 1937 joined the Civilian Conservation Corp. He then did miscellaneous work for area farmers. Ferris served in the United States...
Ronald Lee Ellis
Apr 14, 2015
Ronald Lee Ellis, 64, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Owatonna Care Center. Ronald was born April 11, 1951 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Lee and Blanche (Arrington) Ellis. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1969. He then attended the University of Iowa. Ron began working for Mr. Quick Restaurant as a manager in Rockford, IL...
Alex Jorgenson
Apr 13, 2015
Alex Frederick Jorgenson, 15, of Blooming Prairie, died Monday, April 13, 2015 at his home. He was born April 14, 1999 in Owatonna the son of Jamie and Kristi (Bromley) Jorgenson. Alex was a sophomore at Blooming Prairie High School. He participated in the one act play this school year, played in the school band and the Pep Band. He...
Vidta A. Woitas
Apr 13, 2015
Vidta Ann Woitas, 82, of Owatonna, died Monday, April 13, 2015 at Owatonna Care Center. She was born March 2, 1933 in Blue Earth the daughter of Orville and Lily (Willie) Oachs. Vidta grew up near Minnesota Lake. She married Harold Woitas July 11, 1952. The couple lived in various places prior to moving to Owatonna in the late 1960's....
Sedora C. Underdahl
Apr 13, 2015
Sedora C. Underdahl, 97, of Kenyon, died Monday, April 13, 2015 at Kenyon Sunset Home. Sedora was born August 16, 1917 at the family farm in Warsaw Township, Minnesota the daughter of Lewis and Helen (Holien) Underdahl. She was baptized and confirmed at Vang Lutheran Church where she remained a faithful member. Sedora attended elementary school in District 128 and...
Bennie H. Shelstad
Apr 10, 2015
Bennie H. Shelstad, 90, of Kenyon, died Friday, April 10, 2015 at Kenyon Sunset Home. He was born November 20, 1924 in Pine Island, Minnesota the son of Ludwig and Clara (Benson) Shelstad. Bennie worked 20 years at Arco Dairies, Wanamingo Creamery. He then drove road grader for the Goodhue County Highway Department for 20 years. Bennie hobby farmed and...
John F. Williams
Apr 8, 2015
John F. Williams, 85, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Medford Senior Living. He was born February 2, 1930 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Paul and Mary (Hickok) Williams. He was raised until a young age at the Owatonna State School. Graduated from Owatonna High School in 1948 where he was involved with band and music which...
Herman "Bud" B. Sahl
Apr 7, 2015
HermanBud B. Sahl, 80, of Kenyon, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Kenyon Sunset Home in Kenyon. He was born December 8, 1934 in Kenyon, Minnesota the son of Herman and Emma (Neseth) Sahl. He was a 1952 graduate of Kenyon High School. Bud served in the Army Reserves from Faribault. He married Barbara Mount on May 2, 1959...
Arnett F. Bahls
Apr 6, 2015
Arnett F. Bahls, 93, of Owatonna, died Monday, April 6, 2015 at Traditions I. She was born December 11, 1921 in Merton Township, Minnesota the daughter of George and Theresa (Tully) Anhorn. She attended District 62 School in Deerfield Township. Arnett was united in marriage to Arnold Bahls on November 26, 1942 in Owatonna. After marriage the couple lived in...
Orvis L. Johnson
Apr 5, 2015
Orvis L. Johnson, 81, of Owatonna, died Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Homestead Hospice House. Orvis was born November 15, 1933 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota the son of Ernest and Zeta (Rollins) Johnson. At a young age, Orvis moved with his family to Owatonna. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1951. While in high school, Orvis joined the...
Viola M. Fedder
Apr 5, 2015
Viola Marie Fedder, 93, of Chisago City, died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Fairview Lakes Hospital. She was born November 25, 1921 in West Concord, Minnesota the daughter of Dewey and Alice (Miller) Scott. Viola grew up in West Concord and attended school there. She then married Lester Hoksch on November 11, 1940 in West Concord, and he later died...
Beverly Marie Bloomenrader
Apr 3, 2015
Beverly Marie Bloomenrader, 72, of Owatonna, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at her home in Owatonna. Bev was born December 4, 1942 in Wells, Minnesota the daughter of W.L. Beaner and Marie (Niebuhr) Krohnberg. She graduated Owatonna High School in 1961. Bev married Ken Bloomenrader on May 4, 1963 at St. John Lutheran Church and made their home in Owatonna....
Norma Mae Schaumburg
Apr 2, 2015
Norma Mae Schaumburg, 88, of Owatonna, passed away Thursday, April 2, at the Brooks in Owatonna. Norma was born May 9, 1926 in Emmons, Minnesota the daughter of Clarence and Selma (Singlestad) Sondrol. She attended a one room school in Emmons, Minnesota. Norma met her future husband, Lester Schaumburg, while working for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Albert Lea. Norma...
